At a recent meeting of the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) sponsored by Greenlawn Water District, newly elected President Ralph Atoria of the South Farmingdale Water District, together with all members of the newly elected board, honored the 2022-2023 NSWCA President and current Locust Valley Water District Chairwoman Patricia Peterson.
“Patricia’s leadership in navigating this association through the pandemic was exemplary,” commented NSWCA president Atoria. “Ms. Peterson expertly steered our 21 member districts in a positive direction and remained steadfast and committed to our mission of being an authoritative voice in water supply by educating the public regarding the advancements in water treatment, conservation, and the health of our aquifer.”
Chairwoman Peterson was recognized with flowers and a plaque by President Atoria, 1st Vice President John F. Coumatos of the Bethpage Water District, Second Vice President Joseph Perry of the South Huntington Water District, Treasurer Michael J. Kosinski of the Roslyn Water District, and Secretary Michael Mazzola of the Massapequa Water District.
About Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA):
Organized and chartered in 1981, the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) is comprised of water commissioners elected by voters in each of 21 Nassau County and Suffolk County water districts. The NSWCA is dedicated to promoting environmental excellence and best practices as well as to maintaining the highest standards of water quality and supply. The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association sponsors regular educational meetings and trainings on topics that include compliance, the environment, security, economics, conservation, sustainability, remediation, water treatment and aquifer health, among other issues germane to water utilities.
—Submitted by the Nasau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association
